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SHORT STUFFAdvantages in Deeply Tinted Paints
2923 Boones Creek Rd., Johnson City, TN 37615WWW.MINIFIBERS.COM 423.282.4242
Company Background
Today the MiniFIBERS portfolio also includes:
MiniFIBERS was founded in 1967 by G. B. Keith, who developed an innovative way to precision cut �bers into accurate, short lengths. Ten years later, MiniFIBERS expanded their product line to include SHORT STUFF® �brillated HDPE thickeners for paint, mastic and putty.
• ADMIXUS® concrete admixtures for reduced drying shrinkage, increased early strength and greater workability • Fybrel® synthetic wood pulp for wet laid paper applications and filtration media• Specialty extruded yarns for use in nonwoven, textile, composite and filtration applications
SHORT STUFF® grades are available in a variety of sizes that work in both solvent and water based systems. SHORT STUFF® is packaged in 15 pound kraft bags; 750 pounds per pallet.
The unique physical properties of SHORT STUFF make formulations less prone to viscosity drop and provide an opportunity to solve an
industry problem in deeply tinted paints.
• Prevents dramatic viscosity drop in deep tints
• Improves suspension of pigments and �illers
• Improves �low and leveling
• Improves sag resistance
SHORT STUFF® �brillated HDPE �bers are unique, three-dimensional �bers with properties that o�er many advantages over mineral �bers. SHORT STUFF® �bers wet out clear, have no health hazards and can be used in industrial coatings, roof coatings, block �llers, stucco, adhesives, textured coatings, putties, caulks, sealants and more!
This suspension of 50% play sand with 1.35% SHORT STUFF® in water illustrates how SHORT STUFF® suspends particles in water. The highly �brillated shape of SHORT STUFF® entraps particles to dramatically reduce or eliminate settling.
Improves Pigment and Filler Suspension
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SHORT STUFF® Advantages in DeeplyTinted Paints
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Brook�eld KU ICI
Paint formulated with SHORT STUFF® outperforms HEUR thickeners, e�ectively preserving Brook�eld, KU, and ICI viscosity. The chart to the right illustrates the viscosity drop with conventional HEUR thickeners, which is prevented by using SHORT STUFF® ESS5F.
Preserves Viscosity on Tinting
Paint formulated with SHORT STUFF® demonstrates improved sag resistance compared to HEUR rheology modi�ers.
Improves Sag Resistance on Tinting
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